Colorado Safety Manager

Overview

CRH's Americas Materials division is the leading integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 29,000 employees at close to 1,660 locations in 45 U.S. States and 2 Canadian provinces. This role provides leadership and oversight for company safety, health, and risk management programs, while supporting employee development and engagement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, organized, and has proven communication and problem‑solving skills. The position manages a team of approximately six safety professionals across Colorado and New Mexico and reports to the Region President. It requires residence within one of our primary operating areas:
Golden, Grand Junction, Pueblo, CO or Farmington, NM.

$125,000–$150,000 base, DOE, plus 15% bonus.

• Interface directly with company leadership to address safety concerns
• Assist in maintaining a high level of safety compliance and awareness at company fixed locations (asphalt plants, offices, shops, ready‑mix plants, and quarry locations) through site visits and documentation of deficiencies
• Work directly with field crews on a regular basis to promote company safety philosophies, expectations, and personal responsibility
• Interact and consult with other members of the Division and Region Safety Teams to develop new safety initiatives, objectives, and best practices
• Attend training sessions/meetings presented by CRH or national safety organizations as needed
• Training
  • Appropriate MSHA or OSHA required training
  • CRH or Division mandated training as needed
• Effectively oversee a Claims Manager who will manage any work‑related injury, and Field Safety Specialists who will manage incidents, or near misses including:
  • Incident analysis to determine the presence of error precursors and latent conditions
  • Injury prevention strategies
  • Reporting
  • Implementation of system improvements and robust defenses
• Recordkeeping (OSHA/MSHA) – Oversee a Safety Administrator who will maintain documentation for safety and health programs (OSHA 300, monthly reporting, CRH annual surveys)
• Assist in environmental compliance as needed
• Consult with Human Resource personnel on safety concerns including:
  • Toolbox meetings
  • Monthly safety updates
  • Safety incentive plans
  • Annual safety meetings
  • Disciplinary issues related to safety
  • Return to Work
• Support and guidance of the overall safety philosophy of CRH and our Human Performance journey
• Interface with CRH/Division safety consultants on job site visits, fixed plant visits, and performance audits
• Initiative to perform/assist with other positions for job completion
• Must pass drug test, physical, and criminal background check
• This position requires an individual who is extremely motivated with a high level of organizational skill, including written and verbal communication, and problem solving

• BA/BS degree in Occupational Safety or related field OR comparable professional experience in industrial safety.
• Full understanding of OSHA/MSHA/DOT regulations pertaining to safety and health.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to learn and utilize internal software programs and data management programs.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to handle or feel; regularly required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders; occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Office environment and field visits, including plants, pits, shops and job sites. This position will require about 50% travel, mainly throughout the two states.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth,…